Superintendent Dr. Robert Lupo said in a statement that Ridgewood High School officials have re-thought its policy and will send out diplomas Thursday to all members of the school's Class of 2014.

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"Regarding the distribution of diplomas," Lupo said, "we recognize that most of those who participated in the graduation ceremonies were well-behaved and followed instructions. I am sorry that the ceremony was marred by a few students who chose not to follow those instructions."

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Students who do not receive their diploma by June 4 are asked to call the school, Lupo said.

Officials originally said the students in northwest suburban Norridge would not be given diplomas unless they publicly apologize. School administrators, who said the students were warned repeatedly beforehand, called their actions disrespectful.

"The gym is decorated; people dress up (some of them); we expect dignified behavior," Lupo wrote. "Secondly, it is an indoor event. In past ceremonies, people have been hit by flying caps. We'd just as soon not have graduates leaving with cuts and black eyes."

Lupo also addressed the students who didn't throw their caps, saying they should voice their concerns with the students who didn't listen.

"It was kind of silly that they would request them not to," Sticha said. "It wasn't a way to disrespect anyone, it was just a way to do something together and celebrate the end of the year."

"I just think it's really ridiculous," Senior Jackie Rios said. "We worked so hard to get to this point."

Published at 1:31 PM CDT on May 29, 2014

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